Trane and Ruan: A Collaborative Partnership for Efficient Logistics and Inventory Management
公司规模
Large Corporate
地区
- America
国家
- United States
产品
- Ruan Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)
- Ruan Consolidation and Distribution Center (RCDC)
技术栈
- Electronic inventory control
- FIFO and serialized inventory management
实施规模
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
影响指标
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
技术
- 功能应用 - 车队管理系统 (FMS)
- 功能应用 - 仓库管理系统 (WMS)
适用行业
- 运输
- 消费品
适用功能
- 物流运输
- 仓库和库存管理
用例
- 车队管理
- 库存管理
- 仓库自动化
服务
- 系统集成
- 软件设计与工程服务
关于客户
Trane is a leading provider of innovative heating and air conditioning systems, services, and solutions. The company has a long-standing partnership with Ruan, a transportation and logistics company, to manage its logistics and inventory needs. Trane operates in multiple locations, including Tyler, TX, and Brooklyn Park, MN, and requires a reliable partner to handle complex logistics, including inbound LTL shipments, Mexico shipments, vendor overflow management, and local deliveries. Trane values collaboration, communication, and flexibility in its partnerships to ensure efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
挑战
Trane faced the challenge of managing complex logistics and inventory needs across multiple locations, including inbound LTL shipments, Mexico shipments, vendor overflow management, and local deliveries. The company needed a reliable partner to handle these logistics efficiently while allowing Trane to focus on its core competencies. Additionally, Trane required a solution that could adapt to seasonal fluctuations in demand and provide comprehensive warehouse management services.
解决方案
Ruan provided Trane with a comprehensive logistics and inventory management solution through its Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) and Consolidation and Distribution Center (RCDC) services. In Tyler, TX, Ruan managed inbound LTL shipments, Mexico shipments, vendor overflow, load planning, yard services, and local deliveries. The on-site team included a terminal manager, dispatcher, administrative assistant, 41 professional drivers, and 13 hostlers. Ruan's services included scaling yard drivers to meet seasonal needs, customized invoicing, and maximizing trailer fill to reduce deadhead percentage. In Brooklyn Park, MN, Ruan expanded its services to include warehouse management, inventory control, material handling, and 24/7 customer service. Ruan's flexible loading hours and expedited shipments ensured that Trane's needs were met efficiently.
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